Program pembangunan sahsiah diri12/8/2022 The narratives of the interviewees were qualitatively analysed to identify their personal backgrounds of social work education and practice, their experiences of working during the pandemic and their perspectives and values as social workers. Trial semi-structured interviews were conducted using remote tools with five social workers in government or private organisations. In May 2021, an international collaborative research project was commenced to examine the practical experiences of social workers in Sri Lanka, with the overall purpose of contributing to development of socio-culturally relevant social work training. This article explores how international social work research can draw lessons from bilateral research collaborations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic, which has had a profound impact on people’s lives around the world, has also affected international social work practice and research on social issues. The National Anti-drugs Agency in particular, it is recommended provide tailor made programmes and coping skills in addressing these traumatic situations and enable families deal with this destructive habit of addiction. However, it is important both government and non-governmental agencies play a more proactive role. Government and non-governmental agencies also assisted affected family members in offering practical help. This research found affected family members who formed self-help and support groups as part of their coping strategies were able to discover meaningful and useful ways to deal with the destructive effects of drug abuse. Specifically, close relatives and counsellors from National Anti-drugs Agency were approached for emotional support and practical guidance. External and internal resources as well as support systems were also accessed. Primary data gleaned from these in-depth interviews were analysed, and findings showed that family members adopted many different coping mechanism and strategies, namely emotional, avoidance, controlling, inactive, assertive and supportive in dealing with challenges of intra family drug addiction. Eighteen (18) family members of drug users in Penang, Malaysia were interviewed in this qualitative research. Family members of drug users and drug abusers have borne the heaviest brunt and therefore, this research examines how the family member cope with the latter’s’ addiction. Malaysia is witnessing a significant impact of drug use among its population which has seen an upward trend in the last decade.
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